Chokma!

Thank you for visiting the official site of Chickasaw Nation Governor Bill Anoatubby.

We welcome you to browse through the latest news, projects and events happening throughout the Chickasaw Nation.

The Chickasaw Nation remains strong and will continue to grow as we are constantly striving to improve current programs and services. Successful enhancement of tribal programs and services will offer new opportunities to our citizens and help meet the needs of all Chickasaws.

We appreciate your support as we continually work towards our tribal mission – to enhance the overall quality of life of the Chickasaw people!

MONTHLY MESSAGE

Our Chickasaw language programs are getting great results

By Bill Anoatubby, Governor, Chickasaw Nation

Step back in time for a moment and imagine you are being raised in a home where the primary language is Chickasaw. Virtually all words spoken to you as a child at home are Chickasaw. You formulate thoughts in your native language, and you find yourself speaking the language easily and intuitively.

This scenario was still common in the Chickasaw Nation just 60 to 70 years ago. Children often spoke English at school, Chickasaw at home with their parents and grandparents. Today, this is a rare occurrence.

STATE OF THE NATION

A Gathering of Our People

Chokma! Good morning and welcome to the 58th Annual Meeting of the great, unconquered and unconquerable Chickasaw Nation. We thank all of you who are here and those who are in the tent and those who are watching on video, those who are listening...
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